Lori Minor

• Monitored cognitive, functional, and mobility changes to support early intervention and safety.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medications, fall prevention, nutrition, and symptom management to promote overall wellness in geriatric populations.
• Led advance care planning discussions, aligning treatment goals with patient preferences and prognosis.
• Documented comprehensive assessments and follow-up plans in electronic health records accurately.
• Palliative care program that prioritized quality-of-life considerations alongside traditional medical treatments for terminally ill patients.
• Promoted adherence to prescribed treatments by providing thorough patient education on medication usage and potential side effects.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized care addressing physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Reduced hospital readmissions for elderly patients through diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment strategies for complex geriatric cases.
• Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
• Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
• Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.

• Managed complex caseloads, providing comprehensive care to patients with diverse and complicated health needs.
• Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions, as well as conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on the palliative health care team.
• Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
• Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and complimentary and alternative medicine options for symptom management of a variety of different health conditions.
• Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, COPD, congestive heart failure, and other chronic diseases.
• Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
• Streamlined communication between patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for case review and treatment plan development tailored to individual patient needs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic health records systems for accurate documentation and data-driven decision making
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Promote positive work environment by collaborating with other members of the health care team to provide holistic, person-centered care for optimal patient outcomes based on their individualized goals of care

• Responsibilities: Floor RN
• Skills: SQ pacing, cardiac drips, electrolyte replacement, telemetry, BiPAP, CPAP, high flow O2, long term vent care, trach care, chest tube care, stroke care (NHISS), Insulin drip for DKA and HHS, CIWAA/WAFA protocol, blood and blood product transfusion, post-surgical care for liver resection, bariatric, and complicated surgeries, sepsis, TBI care, ARF, GIB, CBI

• Medical-Surgical, Telemetry

• Cardiac stepdown ICU

• Liver, Kidney, Pancreas Transplant

GPA: 4.0

AGNP, CNP, MSN

Honors: cum laude